--- title: "Castle hike along Lake Thun" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/castle-hike-along-lake-thun" description: "Embark on a fairytale journey along Lake Thun and discover five extraordinary castles, each with its own character. Surrounded by the picturesque Schadau Park, Schadau Castle overlooks the sparkling Lake Thun. This is where you start your discovery tour. Along the Aare River, you reach the town of Thun. Stroll through the old town to the Church Steps. Here, climb over 150 steps up to the castle. The view is breathtaking! The path then leads you along the Aarequai to Hünibach. From here, you quickly reach Hilterfingen to visit Hünegg Castle. The well-maintained garden invites you to linger. In just 20 minutes, you reach the romantic Oberhofen Castle. Let your imagination run free and embark on a magical journey back in time. If you like, you can board a ship here and sail to Spiez. Right at the boat landing in Spiez, the fifth Lake Thun castle awaits you. Climb the castle tower once more and let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful bay in Europe. Looking for more hiking tips in the Bernese Oberland? Learn more about the various hiking options around Lake Thun and Lake Brienz." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/56903443/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Castle hike along Lake Thun =========================== - 7.85 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: - Hiking Trail Oberhofen Castle with steamship Blümlisalp, Oberhofen on Lake Thun Schadau Castle Thun Castle with panorama Hünegg Castle in Hilterfingen on Lake Thun Spiez Castle with bay - 2:05 h - 7.85 km - 83 m - 80 m - 558 m - 601 m - 43 m - - Start: Schadau Castle - Destination: Oberhofen Castle or Spiez Castle The leisurely hike from Thun to Oberhofen (or Spiez) combines wonderful nature with historic highlights. Five fairytale castles await you along Lake Thun. Embark on a fairytale journey along Lake Thun and discover five extraordinary castles, each with its own character. Surrounded by the picturesque Schadau Park, Schadau Castle overlooks the sparkling Lake Thun. This is where you start your discovery tour. Along the Aare River, you reach the town of Thun. Stroll through the old town to the Church Steps. Here, climb over 150 steps up to the castle. The view is breathtaking! The path then leads you along the Aarequai to Hünibach. From here, you quickly reach Hilterfingen to visit Hünegg Castle. The well-maintained garden invites you to linger. In just 20 minutes, you reach the romantic Oberhofen Castle. Let your imagination run free and embark on a magical journey back in time. If you like, you can board a ship here and sail to Spiez. Right at the boat landing in Spiez, the fifth Lake Thun castle awaits you. Climb the castle tower once more and let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful bay in Europe. **Looking for more hiking tips in the Bernese Oberland?** Learn more about the various Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (6%) Asphalt (40%) Street (50%) Path (4%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From Schadau Castle through the old town of Thun to Thun Castle. Continue along the Aare River to Hünibach on Lake Thun. From here to Hünegg Castle and further to Oberhofen Castle. Optional: by ship from Oberhofen to Spiez Castle. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Various paid parking options are available at Thun train station. Read more **Public transportation**From Thun train station, you can reach Schadau Castle in about 15 minutes on foot or every 10 minutes by bus. Read more Additional information **Lake Thun Castles** Hünegg Castle +41 33 243 19 82 Oberhofen Castle +41 33 243 12 35 Schadau Castle +41 33 222 25 00 Spiez Castle +41 33 654 15 06 Thun Castle +41 33 223 20 01 **Information** Sara Jeckelmann T +41 33 243 12 35 **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00 Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Those traveling with children will find great playgrounds for climbing and romping between Thun and Oberhofen. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Fair - Fair - Gastronomy - Place of interest - castles - museums - museums - Tours 5.27 km - Hiking Trail 10.19 km - Hiking Trail 16.05 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - - - -